Any ideas to secure kitchen counter extension?

Scubawise · 05-29-2021, 07:44 PM

Hi this moves when driving.
Anyone secure this somehow?

Bob Denman · 05-29-2021, 07:57 PM

How about a bit of velcro; underneath it?

Scubawise · 05-29-2021, 11:10 PM

There is a 1 to 2 inch gap from table to wall

Popfla · 05-30-2021, 12:04 AM

We use a long velcro strap that's about 2" wide that goes behind the mechanism and around the extension. Holds it tight and stops the banging.

taylorbob1 · 05-30-2021, 01:52 AM

I also use a long Velcro strap
I added a two clips, one on each side to fasten

MJC62 · 05-30-2021, 02:22 AM

Bungee cord

gnach · 05-30-2021, 04:16 AM

Magnetic latch or car phone holder

Scubawise · 05-30-2021, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the ideas

nick104 · 06-13-2021, 01:08 PM

I used a pair of magnets I had in my shop stock. I glued them to small blocks of wood that I had counter sunk drilled with a wood bit. I screwed one to the underside of the extension table and the other to the side of the wood cabinet. It works well but will release if I break too hard but that rarely happens. The magnets were about 1 inch in diameter, circular and about 1/4 inch thick. I counter sunk them to secure them better to the blocks of wood.

Wandering Woods · 06-13-2021, 03:56 PM

These magnets work great on my Axis. I put the plate on the wall and the magnet on the underside of the extension. Got the idea from another forum member.

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ducksface · 06-13-2021, 04:41 PM

I'm going to suggest its full removal.
It fits Perfectly on either side of the BATHROOM sink where the space is really needed.

sportcoupe · 06-13-2021, 05:22 PM

I'm going with the duck suggestion.

pneumatics · 06-13-2021, 11:04 PM

Remove the cheap and install a pair of these. Do not make noise.

powerboatr · 06-14-2021, 02:12 AM

or a foam swim noodle... i am amazed at how these can be used on all sorts of stuff

but i would go with a better support and a magnetic lock back

RVwife · 06-14-2021, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ducksface

I'm going to suggest its full removal.
It fits Perfectly on either side of the BATHROOM sink where the space is really needed.

Wow, I really like that suggestion! We never use the counter flip up in our kitchen because it is in the way of the door when its up. DH has been complaining about lack of bathroom counter space from day one. I think that problem is about to get solved very soon. Thanks for the idea.

ducksface · 06-14-2021, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RVwife

Wow, I really like that suggestion! We never use the counter flip up in our kitchen because it is in the way of the door when its up. DH has been complaining about lack of bathroom counter space from day one. I think that problem is about to get solved very soon. Thanks for the idea.

Thanks for the thanks. I try to offer an alternative whenever an alternative is available.

The panel on either side of the sink removes easily. Its just stapled on.
So, we (and I think taylorbob) added a couple of internal braces while we were adding that shelf.
Mine is on the shower side, I think his is on the hallway side.
I used through bolts and toggles. It ain't comin' off.

Scubawise · 06-14-2021, 08:39 PM

I will consider review these thx

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